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Fox
Fox McCloud from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Artwork from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Full name Fox McCloud
Species Fox
First appearance Star Fox Act.1 Desperado (1993, Star Fox series)
Club Nintendo – "Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland" (1993, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Latest portrayal Mike West (English, 1997, 2011–present)
Takashi Ōhara (Japanese, 2016–present)
“This is Fox. Returning to base!”
Fox, Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Fox appears in the Super Mario franchise as an occasional supporting character, as well as in a variety of cameos. Fox is from the Star Fox series, where he is the main protagonist and leader of a space mercenary team known as Star Fox, which works to save the Lylat System from various threats, especially Andross.

History[edit]

Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland[edit]

Fox in "Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit".

Fox appears in the German Club Nintendo comic "Super Mario: Mario im Wunderland", where he introduces himself as "the fox from the TV spot". He lands on Earth with his spaceship and scares away Donkey Kong, Wario, and Bowser, who attacked Mario, Toad, Kirby, and Yoshi. He also appears in "Super Mario: Verloren in der Zeit" briefly, watching the Olympics with Peppy Hare and Falco.

Super Mario-kun[edit]

Fox and Slippy appear briefly in a side panel of volume 7 of Super Mario-kun, wondering about the location of the Arwing stolen from the collector.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

The Star Fox series emblem, from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Super Smash Bros. fighter
Fox
Fox McCloud from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game appearances
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Special moves
Neutral:  Blaster
Side:  Fox Illusion
Up:  Fire Fox
Down:  Reflector
Final Smash:  Landmaster (Brawl, for 3DS / Wii U); Team Star Fox (Ultimate)
Battle entrance
Fox jumps out of an Arwing, and onto the stage.

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Artwork from Super Smash Bros.
SmashWiki article: Fox (SSB)

Fox is a playable fighter in Super Smash Bros. He is a fast character who has the fastest falling speed and air speed, as well as running speed that falls behind only Captain Falcon. For his special moves, Fox has Blaster for his standard special move, in which he shoots a laser; Reflector (Fox) as his down special move, in which he deflects items; and his recovery is Fire Fox, in which Fox charges forward while surrounded in fire. His voice clips are from Shinobu Satouchi.

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

SmashWiki article: Fox (SSBM)

Fox returns in Super Smash Bros. Melee. His added side special move is Fox Illusion, which involves Fox performing a quick, horizontal dash. Fox's Blaster shoots faster than before though no longer inflicts any hitstun or knockback. Fox is one of the lighter fighters, making him vulnerable to being launched. Fox's forward aerial now involves several roundhouse kicks. Fox now has the slowest air speed, and all of Fox's throws involve him using his Blaster, except for the forward throw.

Fox, like Falco, has Smash Taunts that can be initiated on Corneria or Venom, where he and the Star Fox team communicate wirelessly. Fox is voiced in the English release by Steve Malpass, who would portray him in Star Fox Adventures.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

SmashWiki article: Fox (SSBB)

Fox is once again playable in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and is designed after his appearance in Star Fox Command. He is portrayed by Kenji Nojima in Japanese releases and by Jim Walker in the English localization. Fox's Final Smash is the Landmaster, in which he leaps up and returns back down with the vehicle, using it to attack opponents. Fox receives a different, unique Smash Taunt on Lylat Cruise and retains the same one on the returning stage Corneria.

The Subspace Emissary[edit]
Fox McCloud in the Subspace Emissary.
Fox's snapshot in The Subspace Emissary

Fox has interacted with Super Mario characters in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary, especially Diddy Kong. Fox is first seen riding his Arwing in the beginning trying to take down the Halberd, however, the Arwing is hit and then crashes. It is later shown that the Arwing crash-landed at the edge of a jungle, near a lake. Diddy Kong discovers the Arwing, but Rayquaza rises from the lake and territorially attacks it. As Diddy is snatched up by the provoked Pokémon, Fox springs from the cockpit of the burning Arwing and proceeds to effortlessly rescue Diddy from the clutches of the large Pokémon using his Fox Illusion and Reflector. Fox and Diddy team up to defeat Rayquaza, and Fox winds up having to help Diddy in rescuing Donkey Kong from the Subspace Army. They eventually run into Bowser and fight him, but it turns out to be a False Bowser. The real Bowser appears firing his Dark Cannon at the two, prompting Fox to grab the vengeful Diddy and escape.

Some time passes, and Bowser attacks again, this time turning Diddy into a trophy. Fox, however, dodges the attacks fired at him, prompting Bowser to create a False Diddy Kong. Another Arwing suddenly flies by, and its pilot comes out of it, revealing himself to be Falco. Falco swiftly destroys Bowser's Dark Cannon and proceeds to help Fox and Diddy defeat the evil doppelganger as Bowser escapes.

Like Fox, Falco finds himself helping to find Donkey Kong, who they eventually discover being transported to the Isle of Ancients. After Falco assists Diddy in saving Donkey, Fox was not seen again until later, when Fox tries attacking the Halberd in his Arwing again. He is stopped by Zelda (disguised as Sheik), who was trying to protect Peach from Fox's fire. Peach settles the conflict between Sheik and Fox, but they are suddenly interrupted by Mr. Game & Watch flying from the ship's cockpit. Mr. Game & Watch almost immediately generates Shadow Bugs which turn him into Duon. Lucario and Snake jump from the cockpit and onto the bridge and Falco reappears to assist in Duon's defeat. Fox aims his Blaster at the Mr. Game & Watch trophy after the battle, but Mr. Game & Watch was then restored back to the original form and joins the team as Meta Knight takes back the ship.

Fox and the other heroes then join together as they enter Subspace and find Tabuu, who easily defeats them. Fox is revived by King Dedede, who had anticipated Tabuu's power and created badges that revive fighters that they were placed on. After Fox and everyone else is rescued, they proceed to face a final confrontation with Tabuu.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Fox McCloud's artwork from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Fox's artwork for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
SmashWiki article: Fox (SSB4)

Fox returns again in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. His English voice actor is now done by Mike West, who first portrayed Fox in the English localization of Star Fox 64. Fox also receives and alternate costume giving him the likeness of his rival, Wolf. Fox retains his Smash Taunt on Lylat Cruise in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and on Corneria in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and he is also part of the unique Smash Taunt featured in Orbital Gate Assault.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

SmashWiki article: Fox (SSBU)
Fox's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Fox's stock icon

Fox is playable in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, with a redesign based on his appearance in Star Fox Zero. Fox's Final Smash has been changed to Team Star Fox, where several Arwings are ordered by him to attack his opponents. In unlocalized versions, Fox is portrayed by Takashi Ōhara, who did so in unlocalized releases of Star Fox 64 3D and Star Fox Zero, though Mike West still portrays him in the the English localization. Fox runs faster, though is now lighter than Kirby. Fox's forward aerial is nicknamed Tornado Kick, while his up aerial is McCloud Flip.

In Adventure Mode: World of Light, Fox appears in the opening cutscene with several other fighters, confronting Galeem and his army. Fox and every other fighter except Kirby are hit by beams, though it is not shown with Fox directly, forming puppet fighters of each character.

Fox's Classic Mode route is "Spaceborne Smash," featuring fighters relating to outer space. He engages in the following battles in the following order:

  1. Samus on Brinstar
  2. Rosalina & Luma on Mario Galaxy
  3. Meta Knight on Halberd
  4. Dark Samus on Frigate Orpheon
  5. Olimar on Distant Planet
  6. Wolf on Venom
  7. Final battle against Master Hand as well as Crazy Hand on intensity 7.0 or higher

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Fox outfit for Mii – unlocked via amiibo
The Fox outfit for Miis in Mario Kart 8

Since version 3.0, Fox cameos in the Mii Racing Suit menu of Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. His amiibo is also compatible, and scanning it unlocks a Fox-themed outfit for Miis.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

Fox appears as a costume for Costume Mario in Super Mario Maker, unlocked by either scanning his amiibo or at random by completing 100 Mario Challenge on Expert difficulty. The sound used when transforming into Fox is his radio voice clips from the original Star Fox; the "Mission Complete" theme from Star Fox plays when clearing a stage; and the sound effect for using a life is retained from Star Fox. Fox's taunt, activated by pressing +Control Pad up, plays General Pepper's "Good luck!" voice clip.

Other appearances[edit]

Fox is one of the characters in a commercial for the Super Comboy who is conducted by Mario alongside Yoshi, Peach, Bowser, and several other characters.[1]

A 3D render of Fox from Star Fox 64 can be used like a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio. The names "Fox" and "McCloud" can be seen as separate items on the score chart in the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color versions of Mario Golf, and Fox appears as a badge in Donkey Konga 2.

Unused appearances[edit]

Fox was one of the Nintendo protagonists who would have appeared in Starbeans Cafe in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros.[edit]

Following his dead father's footsteps as the young leader of the Star Fox Team, Fox McCloud's piloting of the super-high-performance combat ship ARWING for the Lylatian System is still fresh in our memories. His one weakness may be his difficulty earning the trust of his teammates.

Works

  • Star Fox (SNES)
  • Star Fox 64 (N64)

Super Smash Bros. Melee[edit]

Instruction booklet bio[edit]

A wily fox that uses speed to keep his enemies off balance.[page number needed]

Trophies[edit]

Trophy
Fox McCloud
(Classic)
Fox McCloud
Game/move:
Star Fox
3/93
Fox McCloud is the leader of a band of adventurers-for-hire known as Star Fox. Fox and his fellow pilots Peppy, Slippy, and Falco patrol the Lylat system in their mother ship, the Great Fox. From the cockpit of his Arwing, Fox leads the ceaseless pursuit of the evil scientist Andross, who doomed Fox's father.
Trophy
Fox McCloud [Smash]
(Adventure)
Fox McCloud
Game/move:
B Button: Blaster
Smash B: Fox Illusion
Fox is among the quickest and nimblest of the Smash Bros. characters. His speed is offset by low firepower, however, and he's better at one-on-one fights than melees with multiple foes. His Blaster is unique: it does damage but it doesn't make enemies flinch. His Fox illusion is best used as a surprise attack.
Trophy
Fox McCloud [Smash]
(All-Star)
Fox McCloud
Game/move:
Up & B Button: Fire Fox
Down & B Button: Reflector
Fox falls quickly, so he's a tough target to strike from below; however, this advantage can work against him when he goes flying sideways. You can use the Control Stick to set the direction of the Fire Fox technique while it's charging up. On a side note, Fox is also much lighter than he was in the N64 Super Smash Bros. game.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Bios[edit]

  • Instruction booklet bio: The famous Arwing pilot boasts first-class speed and agility in combat.[2]
  • Website bio: Fox is just one of many so-called speed characters. His costume has been completely updated, so he’s full of fighting spirit. Run! Fly! Move boldly! For such moves are the essence of Fox![3]

Snake's codec[edit]

  • Snake: Colonel! That fox is fast!
  • Colonel: You're fighting Fox, eh, Snake? His full name is Fox McCloud. He's the leader of the commando-for-hire unit Star Fox. They're mostly active in a galaxy known as the Lylat System. Fox and his comrades pilot all-terrain fighter crafts called Arwings. His skills in combat can turn the tide of any battle. ...You seem to have a thing with foxes, don't you, Snake?
  • Snake: Don't remind me. First FOXHOUND and now this guy... I'm sick of foxes.
  • Colonel: You and foxes have a long history together. You ought to be proud.

Trophies[edit]

Trophy
Fox
Fox trophy
Appears in:
SNES Star Fox
DS Star Fox Command
The leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. He made his name as an ace pilot but has lately shown himself also to be an adventurer with a knack for hand-to-hand combat.
Trophy
Landmaster (Fox)
Landmaster (Fox) trophy
Appears in:
Wii Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Fox's Final Smash. Climb aboard the Landmaster tank, the ultrahigh-performance, antiair, rolling combat vehicle of Team Star Fox. Just like in the Star Fox series, the cannon can be used to blast foes, and the tank can roll over enemies. The jets beneath the main body can be used to hover. Between its firepower and mobility, this tank knows no equal.'
Trophy
Fox (Assault)
Fox (Assault) trophy
Appears in:
GCN Star Fox: Assault
The leader of the one and only Star Fox team. Fox McCloud has superb battle skills and is an expert pilot of both the Arwing and Landmaster. In on-foot battles, Fox starts with a blaster and continues on with four other types of weapons as he fights through the Aparoids. Fox also demonstrates his skills in air combat using the plasma cannons on the Arwing.
Sticker
Fox
A sticker of Fox
Artwork from: Star Fox 64
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +18
Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf
Sticker
Fox
A sticker from Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Artwork from: Star Fox Adventures
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Arm, Leg] - Attack +15
Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf
Sticker
Fox
A sticker of Fox
Artwork from: Star Fox Command
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Tail] - Attack +15
Usable by: Fox
Sticker
Fox
A sticker of Fox
Artwork from: Star Fox
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +23
Usable by: Anyone
Sticker
Fox
A sticker of Fox
Artwork from: Star Fox Assault
Effects in The Subspace Emissary: [Energy] - Attack +33
Usable by: Fox, Falco, Wolf

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Trophies[edit]

Trophy
Fox
3DS:
A trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Wii U:
The Wii U version of the Fox trophy.
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
SNES Star Fox (03/1993)
N64 Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 37: Star Fox
Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team, Star Fox, often enlisted to defeat the evil Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but in Smash Bros. his strength is sheer speed. His Reflector move allows him to turn projectile attacks against his foes, increasing their power for a punishing blow. (American English)
Leader of the Star Fox team, Fox is a skilled pilot with a strong sense of justice. In this game, he's quick on his feet and can use his speed to toy with opponents, attacking relentlessly and giving them no room to breathe. Even if they try to attack him from afar with projectiles, his Reflector move just sends them flying right back! (British English)
Trophy
Fox (Alt.)
3DS:
A trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
Wii U:
Fox's alternate trophy, from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Game(s): Both
Category: Fighter
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
SNES Star Fox (03/1993)
N64 Star Fox 64 (07/1997)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: -
Fox is at home in the air, and many of his moves, like his up smash, Flip Kick, will send foes up there. It's great for KO'ing a damaged opponent. Another handy move is his up special Fire Fox. The flames that surround Fox deal damage to nearby foes, and you can launch yourself in any direction once charged. (American English)
The Flip Kick that Fox does for his upward smash can really send foes flying. It's well worth pulling out this attack in combos against airborne opponents. Try following it up with his red-hot Fire Fox special to hammer them repeatedly. The fact that you can fly in any direction with this move is a real bonus too! (British English)
Trophy
Landmaster (Fox)
Fox's Final Smash trophy, from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Game(s): Wii U only
Category: Final Smash
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
-
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 37: Star Fox
Originally designed for exploration, the Landmaster in Fox's Final Smash has been converted into an ultra-high-performance, anti-air, rolling combat vehicle. When Fox hops aboard, he can drive or roll into foes and blast them with cannon fire. It can even fire in midair. And best of all, Fox is safe from damage inside this metal beast! (American English)
Originally designed for exploration, the Landmaster in Fox's Final Smash has been converted into an ultra-high-performance, anti-air, rolling combat vehicle. When Fox gets on board, he can drive or roll into foes and blast them with cannon fire. It can even fire in mid-air. And best of all, Fox won't take any damage while inside! (British English)
Trophy
Fox (Assault)
Fox (Assault) trophy
Game(s): Wii U only
Category: Series Related
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Appears in:
GCN Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)
(Applies only to the Wii U version) Trophy Box: 36: Star Fox: Assault
When Andrew Oikonny and the remnants of his uncle Andross's army use guerilla tactics to stage a rebellion, the Cornerian forces find themselves under a lot of pressure. Fox and his unit arrive to save the day, only to encounter an even greater threat. Can Fox handle the incoming assault from this mysterious new foe?

Palutena's Guidance[edit]

  • Pit: Got any tips for fighting Fox?
  • Palutena: Fox McCloud is the leader of the mercenary flight team Star Fox. His trademark is incredible speed.
  • Pit: It's about time you showed up, Fox!
  • Viridi: That was a terrible General Pepper, Pit.
  • Palutena: You should be wary of his Blaster too.
  • Pit: Everybody, stay alert!
  • Palutena: Focus, Pit. You might think Fox's Blaster doesn't hurt all that much and ignore it, but you'll soon find out you've taken lots of damage.
  • Pit: Sorry—I'm back. OK, I'll just reflect his shots with my Guardian Orbitars!
  • Palutena: I figured you'd say that.
  • Pit: Huh? Is that...not what I should do?
  • Palutena: Like I said, he's quick on his feet, so there's no telling when he'll suddenly rush in and grab you. You've got to watch your back constantly when Fox is around.
  • Pit: DO A BARREL ROLL!

amiibo[edit]

Fox is the leader of the commando unit for hire known as Star Fox. He uses both the team's mother ship, the Great Fox, and his personal Arwing fighter to challenge the evil scientist Andross. His piloting skills are top notch, but he can also bring speed and fast attacks to the battle through hand-to-hand combat.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Super Smash Blog bio[edit]

  • Description:
  • English:
    He can overwhelm his opponents with his quick movements, and his specials don't leave him open for counterattacks. His costume and voice have been redone to match his appearance in Star Fox Zero. This Fox is brand new! "Come on!"[4]
  • Other languages:
    • Japanese:
      素早い動きとスキの少ないワザで相手を翻弄します。デザインは『スターフォックス ゼロ』仕様!コスチュームも一新し、ボイスも新たに収録し直しています。新生フォックスをお楽しみに!「かかってこい!」[5]

Spirit[edit]

Spirit
#382 Fox McCloud
Fox's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Series/game Star Fox Series
Type Fighter
How to obtain Classic Mode as Fox

Quotes[edit]

  • "Hmph." – Super Smash Bros.
  • "Fire!" – All Super Smash Bros. games
  • "Come on!" – Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • "Mission complete!" – Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • "Here I come!" – Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • "Better luck next time, Falco." – Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • "Landmaster!" – Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • "This is Fox, returning to base." – Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
  • "Don't let a single one get away!" - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (in Adventure Mode)
  • "Let's go!" - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • "It's go time!" - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • "Star Fox! Fire at will!" - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • "This is the end for you, Wolf!" - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Audio samples[edit]

Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. Melee - "Come on!" - Fox's taunt. (Shinobu Satouchi, 2001)
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Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. Brawl - "Here I come!" - One of Fox's taunts. (Jim Walker, 2008)
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Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U (Japanese) - "Landmaster!" - Fox summoning the Landmaster. (Kenji Nojima, 2014)
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Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U (English) - "Landmaster!" - Fox summoning the Landmaster. (Mike West, 2014)
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Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Japanese) - "Ikuzo, minna! (Let's go, everyone!)" - Fox calling his teammates. (Takashi Ōhara, 2018)
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Icon of an audio speaker. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (English) - "It's go time!" - Fox calling his teammates. (Mike West, 2018)
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Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese フォックス・マクラウド[?]
Fokkusu Makuraudo
Fox McCloud
Chinese 火狐・麥克勞德[?]
Huǒhú Màikèláodé
Firefox McCloud
Korean 폭스 맥클라우드[?]
Pokseu Maekkeullaudeu
Fox McCloud
Russian Фокс МакКлауд[?]
Foks MakKlaud
Fox McCloud
Spanish Fox McCloud[?] -

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hyundai Super Comboy Commercial (fixed audio)
  2. ^ Super Smash Bros. Brawl instruction booklet. Nintendo (English). Page 32.
  3. ^ Smash Bros. DOJO!!. Nintendo. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  4. ^ October 3, 2018. Super Smash Blog | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch System | Official Site. SmashBros.com (American English). Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  5. ^ October 3, 2018. 大乱闘スマッシュブラザーズ SPECIAL : スマブロ | Nintendo Switch | 任天堂. SmashBros.com (Japanese). Retrieved July 24, 2024.